Solar Energy
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Execution in the face of complexity will decide South Africa’s energy transition.
As South Africa faces coal decommissioning and an urgent need for grid capacity, lessons from SOLA's multi-buyer Project Springbok show how embracing complex commercial models…
Paying more for less power
Citizens are paying far more for electricity despite using less of it, as rising tariffs, fixed monthly charges and municipal costs reshape household bills and intensify…
Malawi’s solar push bypasses its poorest
A peer-reviewed study finds wealth inequality is locking the poorest households out of solar electrification
Study: Linking climate change to health doubles support for public action
New research shows that health-based climate messaging significantly increases public support for government action, especially in South Africa where concern over children and…
Rural community energy options amid climate change
For most households, solar energy is used for lighting, powering radios and charging cellphones but only a few can afford high-capacity systems that enable them to meet household…
Solar firm to tackle high electricity costs
As electricity tariffs continue to rise, squeezing household and small business budgets, a new solar company has entered the market with stokvel and crowdfunding models aimed at…
SOLA Group reaches Financial Close and begins construction on landmark hybrid solar and battery project for Sasol and Air Liquide
SOLA Group has achieved Financial Close (FC) on its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project, a 300 MW (435 MWp) solar PV facility with 660 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS).…
South Africa’s energy future lies in innovation
Consumers responded to load-shedding by installing solar energy. In response, Eskom chose higher tariffs instead of encouraging the move to clean energy
Community trusts are greening the future
The trusts are designed to ensure that a portion of the profits of renewable energy projects are shared with the people who live near them
Scatec strengthens regional leadership with appointment of Alberto Gambacorta as General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa
Scatec ASA announced the appointment of Alberto Gambacorta as General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the company’s commitment to renewable energy development in the…
Renewable energy sector doesn’t provide long-term job security
Most jobs are for the installation period only, and are therefore temporary
African-made electric motorcycle completes solar-powered journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch
The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent
The perfect energy infrastructure storm
Failure to deliver infrastructure impacts on basic social needs
Give me power
Red Rocket on a mission to answer businesses’ call for more energy
Eskom: Solar energy does not help during peak load-shedding hours
More businesses are taking on solar projects, what does this mean?